WEX Inc Insider Ann Drew Sells 1,931 Shares at $171.69
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Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 6:33 am ET1min read
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WEX Inc. operates in various sectors, including fleet, travel, and healthcare, providing payment processing and information management services. The company has a market capitalization of $5.765 billion and a price-earnings ratio of 21.27, which is lower than the industry median and the company's historical median. This suggests that the stock is modestly undervalued based on its GF Value.
The insider sale comes amidst positive analyst sentiment and a recent price target increase for WEX. Mizuho Financial Group has raised its price target for WEX to $185, reflecting a potential upside of 10.84% from its current price and maintaining an "outperform" rating [2]. The firm's optimism is driven by positive trends in WEX's mobility segment and the upcoming lapping of the Booking (NASDAQ: BKNG) drag [3].
Despite recent declines in revenue, WEX's mobility segment continues to show promise, with analysts expecting a return to growth in the coming quarters. The company's robust financial performance is evident in its trailing twelve-month EPS of $7.91 [4]. However, the company's balance sheet reveals some areas of concern, including a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.99 and a distress Z-Score [5].
This insider sale by Drew Ann Elena is not uncommon, as insiders have traded WEX stock 4 times in the past 6 months, with 1 purchase and 3 sales [6]. While insider transactions should not be the sole basis for making investment decisions, they can provide valuable insights into the company's direction.
References:
[1] https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/25/08/46861256/sell-alert-carlos-carriedo-cashes-out-150k-in-wex-stock
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/wex-receives-price-target-boost-185-maintains-strong-financial-performance-2508/
[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/wex-receives-price-target-boost-185-maintains-strong-financial-performance-2508/
[4] https://www.ainvest.com/news/wex-receives-price-target-boost-185-maintains-strong-financial-performance-2508/
[5] https://www.macroaxis.com/invest/ratio/SFIX/Probability-Of-Bankruptcy
[6] https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Insider+Sale%3A+COO+of+%24WEX+Sells+875+Shares
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Ann Drew, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at WEX Inc, sold 1,931 shares of the company on August 6, 2025. Following the transaction, Drew owns 7,295 shares of WEX Inc. The company provides payment processing and information management services, serving industries including fleet, travel, and healthcare. WEX Inc has a market cap of $5.765 billion and a price-earnings ratio of 21.27, which is lower than the industry median and the company's historical median. The stock is modestly undervalued based on its GF Value.
WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX), a leading provider of business solutions, recently experienced an insider sale by Drew Ann Elena, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. On August 6, 2025, Elena sold 1,931 shares at a per-share price of $171.69, resulting in a total sale of approximately $328,478 [1]. Following this transaction, Elena owns 7,295 shares of WEX Inc.WEX Inc. operates in various sectors, including fleet, travel, and healthcare, providing payment processing and information management services. The company has a market capitalization of $5.765 billion and a price-earnings ratio of 21.27, which is lower than the industry median and the company's historical median. This suggests that the stock is modestly undervalued based on its GF Value.
The insider sale comes amidst positive analyst sentiment and a recent price target increase for WEX. Mizuho Financial Group has raised its price target for WEX to $185, reflecting a potential upside of 10.84% from its current price and maintaining an "outperform" rating [2]. The firm's optimism is driven by positive trends in WEX's mobility segment and the upcoming lapping of the Booking (NASDAQ: BKNG) drag [3].
Despite recent declines in revenue, WEX's mobility segment continues to show promise, with analysts expecting a return to growth in the coming quarters. The company's robust financial performance is evident in its trailing twelve-month EPS of $7.91 [4]. However, the company's balance sheet reveals some areas of concern, including a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.99 and a distress Z-Score [5].
This insider sale by Drew Ann Elena is not uncommon, as insiders have traded WEX stock 4 times in the past 6 months, with 1 purchase and 3 sales [6]. While insider transactions should not be the sole basis for making investment decisions, they can provide valuable insights into the company's direction.
References:
[1] https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/25/08/46861256/sell-alert-carlos-carriedo-cashes-out-150k-in-wex-stock
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/wex-receives-price-target-boost-185-maintains-strong-financial-performance-2508/
[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/wex-receives-price-target-boost-185-maintains-strong-financial-performance-2508/
[4] https://www.ainvest.com/news/wex-receives-price-target-boost-185-maintains-strong-financial-performance-2508/
[5] https://www.macroaxis.com/invest/ratio/SFIX/Probability-Of-Bankruptcy
[6] https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Insider+Sale%3A+COO+of+%24WEX+Sells+875+Shares
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